Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 4, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how howtoytguides.com ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects the personal information of visitors ("you", "your") when using our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Only if you contact us directly (e.g., your name and email address).
  • Usage Data: Includes IP address, browser type, referring pages, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data collected via Google Analytics.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, tags, and scripts to analyze user behavior and improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data may be used to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Website
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Analyze user behavior and trends
  • Ensure compliance with legal obligations

3. Use of Google and YouTube Services

We embed YouTube videos and use Google Analytics. These services may collect your data as per their respective policies:

We do not store your YouTube account data, nor do we access any personal YouTube account details.

4. Third-Party Services

We may link to external sites not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over their privacy practices. You should review the privacy policies of those sites individually.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use them to:

  • Understand and save user preferences for future visits
  • Track advertisements and marketing performance
  • Compile aggregate data about site traffic

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of our site.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. Usage data is typically retained for 14 months via Google Analytics.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission or storage method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute data security.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If you believe we may have unknowingly collected such data, please contact us.

9. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@howtoytguides.com.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: info@howtoytguides.com